HillBlocks View

I sit down with Austin Trunkle and talk about the demographic differences between towns in Billings, and what Big Sky Economic Development is doing to try and bring a younger crowd to Billings Montana. We also delve into making good first impressions at professional jobs, and the depth of humor.

Katie Thurman is the GM and partial owner of Big Dipper ice cream in Billings MT. We delve into her journey of various professions including bartending, phlebotomy, and managing a business. We also look at the value of subjective experiences like dreams and finding meaning in our work.

Owner of Kirk's Grocery and fellow musician Shane DeLeon talks about bringing culture to Billings at his venue. His goal to make Billings a staple in the state of Montana, showing younger generations other options of expression besides mindless drinking and consumption of mass media.